scholarly journals Assessment of Household Food Security in Fish Farming Communities in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akua S. Akuffo ◽  
Kwamena K. Quagrainie
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Ecological Zone ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Food Consumption Score ◽  
The Government ◽  
Farming Households ◽  
Food Consumed

The Government of Ghana and international NGOs have been encouraging the adoption of fish farming to alleviate poverty and food insecurity through training workshops, financial contributions and creation of a fisheries ministry. Nevertheless, there is no study on how these efforts have influenced the household’s welfare, particularly their nutritional quality. Based on this, our objective is to identify the ways through which fish farming impacts the household’s nutritional quality. We hypothesize that engaging in fish farming will increase steady income flow and access to fish for the household’s direct consumption. We adopted the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) approach in a logit framework to achieve this objective and address the endogeneity from the bias of self -selection by creating a statistically similar-looking control group. The results suggest that fish farming households have higher nutritional quality and frequency of food consumed than the non-fish farming households through direct consumption. The probability of adopting fish farming increases with wealth, location, ecological zone and household size but decreases with household income per capita. The average effect of adopting fish farming on household nutritional quality is 15.5 Food Consumption Score points. Policies that encourage women to engage in not only fish processing, but production as well are advised.

Case study on the National Aquaculture Strategic Plan in Malawi.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisungu E. Banda ◽  
Jeremiah Kang'ombe ◽  
Emmanuel K. W. Kaunda
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Fish Production ◽  
Institutional Structures ◽  
Plan Study ◽  
The Government ◽  
Aquaculture Development ◽  
Farming Households

Abstract This case study provides an analysis of the implementation of the National Aquaculture Strategic Plan (NASP) for Malawi. The NASP is a strategic document for aquaculture development in Malawi that was created in response to a request from the Government of Malawi (GoM) to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to conduct a Master Plan Study on Aquaculture Development. The NASP was set to improve aquaculture development from 2005 to 2015. The aquaculture sector plays a significant role as a source of food, income and employment to Malawi's population. It is estimated that the sector provides about 2% of the nation's fish production and, among fish farming households, to contribute up to 17% of household income, depending on fish farming activities. Fish from both aquaculture and capture fisheries contribute about 4% to the country's GDP and provide almost 70% of animal protein and 40% of total protein thereby contributing to the country's food security and livelihood strategies. The purpose of the case study was to provide a clear understanding of the existing state of the NASP. The case study involves a number of stakeholders that were chosen randomly from the NASP document as partners in its implementation. The study analyses the progress of the NASP implementation by looking at whether the implementation structure was functioning, it also assessed the knowledge of the stakeholders on the document, the linkage of the stakeholders, the coordination among stakeholders and developments in fish production through aquaculture. The results show that the institutional structures that were proposed to implement and monitor all the NASP strategies and activities have not been formed. This has led to lack of knowledge of the document by some stakeholders. Poor coordination and networking among the stakeholders has also led to the failure of the strategic plan. The case study concludes that there is an urgent need for the formulation of a separate institutional structure to look into aquaculture development in Malawi with the help of the Departement of Fisheries (DoF) and all the stakeholders so as to help review and process the NASP action plans if quantitative progress is to be achieved.

scholarly journals Tourism as a Key for Regional Revitalization?: A Quantitative Evaluation of Tourism Zone Development in Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7478
Author(s):  
Hyunjung Kim ◽  
Eun Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Narrow Region ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Zone Development ◽  
The Government ◽  
Urban And Regional Development ◽  
National Industry

Since the dawn of the 21st century, Japan has switched its national industry strategy from traditional industries—manufacturing and trading—toward tourism. Regional revitalization is a particularly important issue in Japan, and by uniting regions as an integrated tourism zone, the government expects an increase in visits to tourism zones. This study quantitatively evaluates whether the regions that contain a tourism zone experience a significant increase in visitors by using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design. Additionally, it examines the effects of subsidies through regression modeling. The results indicated that the tourism zones that were comprised of a narrow region in the same prefectures experienced a significant increase in visitors. The subsidy on information transmission, measures for the secondary traffic, and space formation had a significant positive impact on the increase in visitors to these tourism zones. Implications on tourism policies, urban and regional development, and community development can be obtained through this study.

PSVII-23 Experimental evaluation of the effectiveness of the Quercus cortex extract in the carp feeding system

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 339-339
Author(s):  
Mariya Miroshnikova ◽  
Elena Miroshnikova ◽  
Alexey Sizentsov ◽  
Azamat Arinzhanov ◽  
Yuliya Kilyakova
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Content ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Atomic Emission ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Metagenomic Sequencing ◽  
Microbial Profile ◽  
Combined Feed

Abstract One of the most promising ways to improve the effectiveness of fish farming is the use of phytobiotics in the diet of fish. On this basis, we set the aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Quercus cortex extract in the concentration of 1 mg/kg on biological features and the productivity of carp. The object of the research was yearling carp grown in the conditions of Orenburgskiy Osetr LLC. Two groups (n = 20) were formed by the method of analogs to conduct the research. After the adaption period (7 days), the groups came to the experimental period (35 days). The feed KRK-110–1 produced by PJSC Orenburg Combined-Feed Plant was used as the basal diet. The live fish were monitored weekly by individual weighing during the accounting period. The elemental composition was determined by the method of atomic emission and mass spectrometry (ICP-AES and ICP-MS). The microflora analysis was carried out by the method of metagenomic sequencing. The use of the Quercus cortex extract in the diet in the studied concentration increased body weight by 15.1% (P ≤ 0.05) compared to the control group. There was experimentally revealed a stimulating effect on the population growth of individual representatives of the microbiome (Luteolibacter, Lactococcus) (P ≤ 0.05) without significantly changing the overall picture of the microbial profile, which, in our view, affects the metabolic processes, in particular, by stimulating the formation of biologically available forms of essential elements and their subsequent accumulation in the tissues of the studied fish. Thus, the experimental group found: (against the background of an increase in the total mineralization (ash residue) by 17.95 % (P ≤ 0.05)) the calcium content increased by 133.9% (P ≤ 0.05), phosphorus by 83% (P ≤ 0.05), iron by 337.7% (P ≤ 0.05), respectively, in comparison with the control group.

scholarly journals Hydrogen peroxide and chlorine dioxide against parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (Protozoa, Ciliophora) in jundiá fingerlings

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia da Costa Marchiori ◽  
Fabiano Muller Silva ◽  
Maurício Laterça Martins ◽  
Hilton Amaral Junior ◽  
Bruno Corrêa da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Chlorine Dioxide ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chemical Agent ◽  
Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis ◽  
Larval Phase ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Active Chemical ◽  
Continuous Bath

ABSTRACT: Ichthyophthiriasis is a worldwide fish disease with great financial impact on freshwater fish farming due to its associated high mortality rates. Current study assesses the parasiticidal capacity of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2) against the causative agent, Ichthyophthirius multifiliis, in jundiá. Median lethal concentration (LC50, 96h) of each chemical agent was established, as well as the minimum inhibitory concentration of hydrogen peroxide for the parasite´s infectious larval phase (theront). Products were tested asynchronously in parasitized fingerlings for short and long baths at the following concentrations and exposure times: 1. Hydrogen peroxide: (T1) continuous bath - 30ppm and (T2) 50ppm; (T3) short bath - 150ppm, during 1h and (T4) 250ppm during 1h; control group (without any chemical agent). 2. Chlorine dioxide: (T1) continuous bath - 4ppm and (T2) 20ppm; (T3) short bath - 200ppm, during 1min; (T4) short bath - 400ppm, during 1min and control group. Data analysis demonstrated a concentration of 82.54ppm of the commercial product (or 24.76ppm of the active chemical agent) as LC50, 96h of H2O2 and 38.4ppm product (or 2.68ppm of the active chemical agent) for ClO2. Hydrogen peroxide concentration causing 100% mortality rate of theronts in 1h was 25ppm (product, or 7.5ppm of the active chemical agent). At the end of the fourth day of curative experiment, 98% of the animals died by ichthyophthiriasis. No treatment was effective against the parasite.

scholarly journals Clean Air Act mitigate the cognitive deterioration in older adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Yao ◽  
Xiaozhen Lv ◽  
Chengxuan Qiu ◽  
Jiajianghui Li ◽  
Xiao Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Mmse Score ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Clean Air Act ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Deterioration ◽  
Clean Air ◽  
The Government

Abstract Air pollution may accelerate cognitive aging, it is unclear whether large-scale interventions by Clean Air Act can mitigate the cognitive deterioration. Here, we conducted a difference-in-differences analysis based on Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey during 2014 and 2018. Intervention group came from where the government set a strict target of reducing air pollution, whereas control group lived in areas without reduction target. Global cognitive functions were measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). We found the intervention group with implementing Clean Air Act had a significantly smaller decline in MMSE score compared to the control group. Interquartile increases in PM2.5 and SO2 concentrations were significantly associated with a faster decline of MMSE score by 1.78 and 0.92 points, respectively. Implementing stringent clean air policies, especially in low- and middle-income countries may mitigate the risk of cognitive aging in older people.

scholarly journals Exploring the Impact of Crises on Food Security in Lebanon: Results from a National Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8753
Author(s):  
Maha Hoteit ◽  
Youssef Al-Atat ◽  
Hussein Joumaa ◽  
Suheir El Ghali ◽  
Rania Mansour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Food Consumption Score ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of food insecurity among Lebanese households since the ordeals of COVID-19, economic crisis, and Beirut port explosions. At the core of the study, a mobile application entitled Nutrition Assessment System (NAS) that simplified the data collection was used as toolkit and a technical test was carried out in all Lebanese governorates between November 2020 and March 2021. Findings show that food insecurity is an immediate problem for households in Beirut and in many governorates in Lebanon. Nine in every 16 households ate less than 2 meals per day and more than 70% of them skipped their meals to spare food. Even though half the population studied had a low food consumption score, 82.4% of the people were not relying on livelihood coping strategies. However, more than three out of ten of these households relied on at least three food-based coping strategies. In addition, as for the livelihoods, this assessment found that most Lebanese households reported a drop in income along with an expansion in debt incurrence in the last 24 months to be able to buy food. Improving food security in Lebanon requires effort not only on the part of the government, but through regional and international actions.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND WHATSAPP REMINDER TO SELF EFFICACY OF ADHERENCE CONSUME FE TABLETS PREGNANT WOMEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyah Dyah Dewi ◽  
Wiwik Wiwik Kusumawati ◽  
Ismarwati Ismarwati Ismarwati
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Government

Background: Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) as an indicator of maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and childbirth. Anemia contributes 20% to the incidence of maternal deaths caused by bleeding during labor. The government prevents anemia by giving iron tablets at least 90 tablets for pregnant women. However, the prevalence of anemia remains high, because of the low adherence in consuming Fe tablets every day. Self-efficacy adherence is a predictor of health behavior and adherence to treatment.Objective: To improve adherence with self-efficacy in consuming Fe tablets in pregnant women with health promotion and WhatsApp reminder in Yogyakarta City Health Center.Method: This study used a quasi-experiment method with a pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design. The sample amounted to 59, the sampling technique used was consecutive sampling which was taken by random sampling technique in which samples were taken alternately to determine the intervention group and the control group.Results: There were significant differences in the self efficacy score between the intervention groups (Mean = 6.30, SD = 8.11) and the control group (Mean = 0.89, SD = 7.83) with t-test = 2.60 and ρ = 0.012.Conclusion: There is a significant difference in self-efficacy adherence with consuming Fe tablets in pregnant women before and after being given health promotion and WhatsApp reminder intervention and control groups. Health service agencies can consider the combined service between health promotion and WhatsApp reminder to improve self-efficacy in adhering to consuming Fe tablets in increasing Hb levels in anemic pregnant women.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Milk Processing: The Idara-e-Kissan Cooperative

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-128
Author(s):  
Khalid Riaz
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Milk Fat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Milk Product ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Fresh Milk ◽  
Breed Improvement ◽  
The Government ◽  
Animal Vaccination

The paper focuses on Idara-e-Kissan, a vertically integrated cooperative in the dairy sector, which procures fresh milk, processes it and uses the profits earned in urban milk product markets to provide development services to member farmers. The analysis suggests that, compared to a control group of non-members, the cooperative’s members had 29% higher net returns per milk animal, 9% more milk buffaloes, 6% fewer dry buffaloes and they used three times more milk fat-enhancing cottonseed cake. The members had better access to animal vaccination, artificial insemination, and visits from livestock extension workers; they were able to secure more animal treatments per year, and reported greater satisfaction with service provision. The cooperative’s successes were more modest in areas where the benefits of inputs and services provided were more public, e.g. livestock breed improvement and enhancing fodder productivity, indicating that there is an important role for the government in supplying public goods such as livestock/agriculture R&D.

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